What do UIC students do in their spare time? Photographing, bird watching, singing, dancing, exercising, volunteering, cooking...... UICers' after-school life is full of fun and sweet memories.
Capture wonderful moments with a camera – Chen Yuanxi, fourth-year student, Marketing Management (MKT) Programme
Registered successfully with a cross-major elective course, Principles in Photo Imaging, Chen systematically learned professional photography knowledge and skills. Besides recording daily life, he combined his passion for photography with his marketing knowledge to produce advertising videos during his internships. "Photography teaches me to catch the beauty of life."
Chen Yuanxi
Immersed in nature – Zhang Jiaqi, third-year student, Finance (FIN) Programme
Zhang Jiaqi is a nature lover and joined the UIC bird-watching team as a student assistant after learning it from the Environmental Awareness course. "The memory of observing birds with binoculars for the first time carved in my brain," Zhang said. "Every feather is so clear and vivid." She hopes to motivate more students to protect nature.
Taken by Zhang Jiaqi
Zhang Jiaqi (3rd from left) in a Little Egret popular science activity in Zhuhai with bird watching team
Liberate the passion for music – Ji Pengyu, second-year student, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programme
Ji Pengyu is fond of music. He and his friends often play music at UIC after class. As a member of the UIC iMusic band, he often performs in UIC's music festivals and other activities. "My college life is snuffed with the aroma of music," he said. He also participated in behind-the-scenes work, like planning and organising events.
Ji Pengyu
Ji Pengyu (1st from left) and his band members performed at the UIC 2022 Welcome Party
Heart dance with youth – Ma Yunqi, second-year student, Public Relations and Advertising (PRA) Programme
Ma enjoys the harmonious, tolerant, and loving atmosphere of UIC's clubs so much that she spends most of her spare time participating in club events. "Being with my teammates helps me relax," Ma said. "The experiences of rehearsing and dining with UIC CREW's members are my precious memories."
Performance by Ma Yunqi and her fellows
Ma (second from left) with teammates
Running with a frisbee towards friends – Zeng Zhexin, third-year student, English Language and Literature Studies (ELLS) Programme
In addition to bodybuilding, making good friends is another reason for Zeng Zhexi to fall for the Frisbee game. He and his team have participated in off-campus competitions, and he now coaches the UIC Ultimate Frisbee Club. "There are many sports activities for students to experience at UIC. I hope more can enjoy the fun of exercise."
Zeng Zhexin with his friends
Zeng (second from left) coaches the team
Devote herself to public welfare – Zou Tong, third-year student, Media Arts and Design (MAD) Programme
Zou learned that volunteering requires a scientific and sustainable approach in the Voluntary Service course. Therefore, she joined the United Innovation Charity Club to solve children's dropout issues in low-income families after class. "Concerning the public welfare makes my life meaningful. College students can make our society better."
Zou Tong helps with children in low-income families
Healing from sharing – Li Xiaoran, second-year student, Marketing Management (MKT) Programme
Li Xiaoran once joined a baking event held by the Body-Mind-Self Club (BMS) of the Student Affairs Office, initiating her interest in the bakery and relieving her stress. She then joined the club and designed a new backing course independently. "I hope my schoolmates can also feel relaxed while cooking."
Dessert made by Li Xiaoran
Li Xiaoran (5th from right) in her backing activity for BMS
Life in UIC is colourful and rich. Activities can help students uncover their potential in different fields. Stay curious and develop as a whole person.
From MPRO
Reporter: Liang Qianning
Photos provided by the interviewees
Editors: Cecilia Yu, Deen He
